Membership Information

Mission Statement 

boys team charity (btc) is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their communities.

 

Goals

1.  Serve the Community: Develop a sense of social responsibility.

2.  Promote Personal Growth: Build self esteem and a giving spirit.

3.  Strengthen Family Relationships:  Deepen bonds with parents by working together in boys team charity.

4.  Develop Leadership Skills:  Cultivate respect and an appreciation of others by working as a team, 
     developing leadership skills, and creating friendships.

5.  Provide Educational Opportunities:  Provide young men with experiences that foster their community responsibilities and goals.

  

              2024-2025 Prospective Membership Drive will open March 4th and run through March 11th, 2024

 

 

Facts & Requirements

boys team charity is 100% operated by parent volunteers. All parents are expected to help manage the league in some way during their membership.

  • Boys are “TeamMates” and parents are “Coaches”.
  • Our annual operating year is May 1 through April 30* .
  • Prospective members may apply to join btc anytime during the annual membership drive during their 6th through 11th grade years. Boys are assigned to “teams” by the grade they will enter in the fall of that membership year.
  • There are approximately 30 boys in each team (by grade) with vacancies filled during annual membership drive by random draw as they are available. We maintain a waitlist of interested candidates should we not have openings in a particular team.
  • To be eligible for membership in btc Slopeside, applicants must live within the attendance area boundary of West Middle School or attend West Middle School.
  • btc has three General Membership meetings per year (typically May, September and January) that both the boy and parent(s) attend.
  • btc has three additional grade level meetings per year that the boys (and parents occasionally) attend.
  • Annual minimum Philanthropy Service Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s):

            Grade  7, 8 & 9........................15 hours each
            Grade 10, 11 & 12....................10 hours each

 

  • Annual minimum League Hours requirements for both boys & parent(s): 6 hours minimum each (earned by attending general or grade level meetings as mentioned above.
  • Annual Financial Requirements:

                   TeamMate plus one or two Coaches (parents).........$150
                   Additional TeamMate...........................................$75

  •   Legacies (siblings of current members) are automatic members.

                 If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete the Prospective Member Application.